Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Rice: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Dish
Discover how to make a delicious Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Rice dish that combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4 fillets salmon
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the mixture over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice and stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve the salmon over the lemon rice.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Rice